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Higgins Armory - Worcester, MA - 05/18/13The NEG and Alderaan Base attended 'Star Wars Day' at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, MA. The museum will be closing in late 2013 so the Imperial and Rebel forces joined together to make this event the best one ever!http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1420
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1420Free Comic Book Day - Bellingham, MA - 05/04/13Members of the New England Garrison participated in 'Free Comic Book Day', which is a nation-wide held at comic book stores around the country on the first Saturday of May.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1422
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1422Free Comic Book Day - Manchester, NH - 05/04/13Members of the New England Garrison participated in 'Free Comic Book Day', which is a nation-wide held at comic book stores around the country on the first Saturday of May.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1421
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1421Free Comic Book Day - Rochester, NH - 05/04/13Members of the New England Garrison participated in 'Free Comic Book Day', which is a nation-wide held at comic book stores around the country on the first Saturday of May.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1423
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1423Free Comic Book Day - Various Locations - 05/04/13Members of the New England Garrison participated in 'Free Comic Book Day', which is a nation-wide held at comic book stores around the country on the first Saturday of May.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1425
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1425May the 4th Be With You - Concord, NH - 05/04/13The NEG was invited to attend the Red River Theatre's first ever 'May the 4th Be With You' Day! 'May the 4th' has become known as a holiday for everything Star Wars.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1424
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1424St. Patrick's Day Parade - South Boston, MA - 3/17/13The NEG and Alderaan Base marched together with friends from the Northeast Remnant Garrison (New Jersey) and Old Line Garrison (Maryland) in the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade. Despite the freezing cold temperatures, the groups had a great time entertaining the crowds along the 4 mile march.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1419
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1419Manchester Monarchs - Manchester, NH - 03/10/13The New England Garrison and Alderaan Base attended a 'Star Wars' birthday party for the Monarchs mascot Max! Troopers posed for pictures with fans and helped the team celebrate this joyous occasion.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1426
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1426Star Wars Night with the River Hawks - Lowell, MA - 2/23/13The NEG and Alderaan Base were invited to a Riverhawks game for Star Wars night. As part of the evening's festivities, the NEG held a Droid Hunt with the fans.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1415
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1415Tewksbury Celebrates Star Wars: A Star Wars Symposium - Tewksbury, MA - 2/2/13The NEG and AB were invited to the Tewksbury Public Library for Tewksbury Celebrates Star Wars: A Star Wars Symposium. Peter Struzziero, head of Teen Services at Scituate Public Library, shared his knowledge and answered questions. Kids learned about the history of Star Wars and joined in on a trivia contest, took photos with the characters and dressed in costume.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1414
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1414TD Garden Red Cross Blood Drive - Boston, MA - 1/20/13The Red Cross invited the NEG and AB to support their Bob's Hometown Heroes Blood Drive at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1413
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1413Manchester Christmas Parade - Manchester, NH - 12/1/12Nearly a score of stormtroopers, Jedi knights, and denizens of Tatooine celebrated the holidaty season at the Manchester Spirit of Christmas parade on December 1st. Led by Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, the members of the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base enjoyed the festive snowfall and night-time parade, illuminating the entire route with lightsabers, blaster rifles, and a weaponized candy cane. Fans of all ages were delighted to see their favorite Star Wars heroes and villains.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1409
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1409Red Cross Blood Drive @ Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA - 12/1/12The Red Cross invited the NEG and Alderaan Base to troop at Gillette Stadium again. Supah Troopah debuted his Patriots themed clonetrooper to the enjoyment of all the fans.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1410
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1410Super MegaFest - Framingham, MA - 11/17/12Members of the 501st Legionâ€™s â€˜New England Garrisonâ€™ and the Rebel Legionâ€™s â€˜Alderaan Baseâ€™ teamed up once again to attend this annual event. Members were on-hand to pose for pictures with the event attendees, talk about Star Wars, and collect donations for Toys-For-Tots.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1408
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1408Rhode Island Comic Con - Providence, RI - 11/3/12Members of the New England Garrison supported the Rebel Legionâ€™s local unit Alderaan Base at Rhode Island Comic Con. Troopers were on hand to pose for pictures with con-goers and paricipate in a blood drive sponsored by the Rhode Island Blood Center and hosted by Star Wars author Ryder Windham.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1411
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1411Lions Club Halloween Parade - Woburn, MA - 10/28/12On a damp and windy Sunday in October, members of the 501st Legion â€“ New England Garrison, Rebel Legion â€“ Alderaan Base, and the Mandalorian Mercs â€“ Firaxan and Wampa Clans marching on the streets of Woburn for the annual Lionâ€™s Club Halloween Parade.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1407
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1407Star Wars Reads Day - Burlington, VT - 10/06/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1406
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1406Star Wars Reads Day - Providence, RI - 10/06/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1405
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1405Star Wars Reads Day - Manchester, NH - 10/06/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1403
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1403Shriners Hospital - Springfield, MA - 09/15/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1402
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1402Abington Public Library - Abington, MA - 09/08/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1404
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1404Futures at Fenway - Boston, MA - 8/18/12At this year's Futures at Fenway, the Red Sox teamed up with LucasFilm Ltd. to incorporate Star Wars themed programming elements including a costume parade and free lightsabers for the first 1,000 kids age 14 and under to visit a Kid Nation booth.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1400
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1400Own the Night- Star Wars style! - Hanover, MA 08/06/12The New England Garrison arrived in Hanover, MA to support a reading program coordinated by the folks at the John Curtis Library. Darth Vader, Captain Rex and a Jedi padawan were on hand to greet those who came out to this event.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1399
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1399Liquid Planet Water Park - Candia, NH - 08/04/12Saturday, August 4th members of the 501st New England Garrision and Rebel Legionâ€™s Alderaan Base invaded Liquid Planet Water Park for the fourth year in a row. Scout Troopers tried desperately to keep jawas out of the pool, but to no avail. Imperial Gunners dueled with Rebel Pilots on the zip lines over the park. General Grevious beat the heat by taking a dip in Liquid Planetâ€™s crater lake. Jedi knights enjoyed some liquid refreshment on a very warm summerâ€™s day. To cap it off, Lord Vader made his first visit to Liquid Planet, flanked by Stormtroopers and greeted by hundreds of fans. The Empire and the Alliance were able to agree on something this day; a water park is the best place to be to keep cool in August.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1398
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1398Summer of Star Wars Reading Party - Stratham, NH - 07/05/12On July 5th, members of the New England Garrison were invited to attend a Star Wars Reading Party at the Public Library in Stratham, New Hampshire. The troopers took many pictures with the attendees, as they visited various stations around the room. There were a variety of crafts for kids to do, books available for both purchase and to lend out from the library. Yoda Soda and Wookie Cookies were served as refreshments. The highlight of the day was a raffle where books and games were given out. The NEG was well received by children and their parents.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1397
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1397Brownell Public Library - Essex, VT - 6/30/12On June 30th, members of the New England Garrison attended a troop in Essex Vermontâ€™s Brownell Library to support their Star Wars Club. The event, the product of a partnership between the Garrison and the Library to help provide alternate funding for the libraryâ€™s programming helped to raise $290. Troopers attended a talk about the 501st to a packed library, and posed for pictures.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1395
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1395Summer Of Star Wars Keene Public Library - Keene, NH - 6/30/2012The 501st attended another New England â€œDream Big â€“ Read!â€ summer event at the Keene Public Library where children assisted Imperial forces in their search for a fugitive Jawa. Library patrons also enjoyed Star Wars themed arts and crafts, as well as story telling and a question and answer session with the troopers. The â€œDream Big â€“ Read!â€ campaign is a nationwide collaborative effort for youth summer reading programs where children are encouraged to expand their creative horizons and imaginations, and the New England Garrison has been a stalwart partner in that effort.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1396
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1396Gale Free Library - Holden, MA - 6/23/12On 23 June young stormtrooper recruits were seen scouring through the Gale Free Library in in Holden, MA searching for a fugitive Jawa wanted by the Galactic Empire. The Jawa was lurking in the Children's Department when troopers were informed of his location, and young readers had the opportunity to join them in their chase for the notorious robed scavenger as they participated in the libraryâ€™s Dream Big Summer Reading Program.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1394
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1394Granite State Comic Con - Manchester, NH - 6/10/12Double Midnight Comics once again outdid themselves with Granite State Comic Con. It's getting bigger and bigger! Then NEG and Alderaan Base shared table space and charity duties with the ever popular Shoot-A-Trooper.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1393
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1393Star Wars Party & Blood Drive w/ Ryder Windham - Attleboro, MA - 6/2/12The NEG and AB attended the second annual â€˜Star Wars Fun Dayâ€™ with the Knights of Columbus in Attleboro, MA. A blood drive was held (where 29 pints of blood were donated), canned goods were donated for a local food bank and author Ryder Windham entertained fans with presentations and autograph signings.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1392
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1392Friends Never Forget - Westford, MA - 5/19/12Through donations and fundraising, Friends Never Forget Inc. sponsors children of our fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to summer camps throughout the United States, to include cost of camp, travel to and from camp, lodging and meals. This allows no out of pocket expense for the parents or guardian of these children.
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http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1389Paw Sox Star Wars Day - Pawtucket, RI - 5/13/12The Pawtucket Red Sox invited Alderaan Base and the NEG to their annual Star Wars Day at McCoy Stadium. Captain Rex threw out the ceremonial first pitch and the troops ran the bases and took photos with fans throughout the game.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1391
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1391Higgins Armory Star Wars Day - Worcester, MA - 5/12/12On Saturday May 12th, members of Alderaan Base and the 501st New England Garrison were out to support the Third Annual Higgins Armory http://higgins.org/ Star Wars day. The museum showcases a personal collection of arms and armor from various regions and time periods, and tries to connect it to the modern day through interesting programming around popular themes.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1390
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1390Weird Al Concert - Lowell, MA - 05/10/12Once again Weird Al toured through New England on his Alpocolypse tour and we were happy to help out with the encore performance of the show. The NEG performed on stage during The Saga Begins.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1384
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1384Free Comic Book Day - Watertown, MA - 05/05/12The NEG participated in Free Comic Book Day events all across New England.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1386
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1386Boston Comic Con - Boston, MA - 04/22/12Boston Comic Con invited the NEG back to participate in our Shoot-A-Trooper charity fundraising game. As a result we were able to raise $1,700 for the Shriner's Children's Hospital! Thanks to all who helped us achieve our largest single event charity fundraiser total to date.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1385
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1385Marlboro Public Library - Marlboro, MA - 04/21/12http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1381
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1381The Big Birthday Party - Worcester, MA - 3/31/12The NEG was invited to an event for the non-profit group called Birthday Wishes (birthdaywishes.org) who throws individual birthday parties for children living in shelters. Once a year they have a larger scale event called the Big Birthday for kids living in shelters up to age 13 as well as the public.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1380
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1380Boston St. Patricks Day Parade - Boston, MA - 03/17/12The 'Luck of the Irish' shone down on the NEG and Alderaan Base as summer-like weather visited Boston for the second largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country. We had a great time marching the 4 mile route through Southie.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1377
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1377U-Lowell River Hawks - Lowell, MA - 02/25/12On Saturday, February 25th members of the 501st Legion - New England Garrison and Rebel Legion - Alderaan Base arrived in Lowell, MA to troop a hockey game between the UMASS Lowell River Hawks and the Merrimac Bears. A quartet of Clonetroopers alongside Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi, a squad of Stormtroopers and a pair of TIE Pilots escorting the Emperor were on hand to meet fans and pose for pictures. In addition to the troopers in attendance everyone was also greeted by a droid known all over the galaxy, R2-D2! This was the 3rd annual 'Star Wars Night' with the River Hawks and everyone present had a great time!http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1376
http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1376Episode I 3D Screening - Danvers, MA - 02/11/12On Saturday, February 11th, the AMC Lowes Liberty Tree Mall Movie Theater in Danvers, MA was very luck to be selected to be one of ten theaters nation-wide to offer special screenings for the premier of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 3D.http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=1375
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